Karen's Choice - Books

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at  breaking the spine , that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Title: Joyland Author: Stephen King Release Date: June 4, 2013 Gawd! I love Stephen King books, and I can't wait for this one! Summary:  Joyland takes place in 1973 and is the story of a college student who works as a carny during the summer and must deal with legacy of a murder and dying child.

Title: Awaken Author: Katie Kacvinsky Pages: 309 Published May 23rd 2011 Summary:  Maddie lives in a world where everything is done on the computer. Whether it's to go to school or on a date, people don't venture out of their home. There's really no need. For the most part, Maddie's okay with the solitary, digital life - until she meets Justin. Justin likes being with people. He enjoys the physical closeness of face-to-face interactions. People aren't meant to be alone, he tells her. Suddenly, Maddie feels something awakening inside her - a feeling that maybe there is a different, better way to live. But with society and her parents telling her otherwise, Maddie is going to have to learn to stand up for herself if she wants to change the path her life is taking . In this not-so-brave new world, two young people struggle to carve out their own space. Review: When I first saw the cover, I was all like "I have to read this book" I don't k

Title: The Grimm Chronicles Author: Isabella Fontaine and Ken brosky Pages: 333 Published: August 3rd 2012 Summary:  200 years ago, the Brothers Grimm unleashed their stories upon the world. Literally now the characters of the Grimms' stories walk among us. With every day that passes, they grow more evil. They are the Corrupted, and one a hero can stop them. For 18-year-old Alice Goodenough, that means taking precious time off her summer vacation. In addition to volunteering at the local library, Alice must stop the Corrupted who are now actively hunting her down. With the help of her magic pen and her trusty rabbit friend, the world has suddenly gotten a lot more complex. The Corrupted are everywhere, and only Alice can see them for they truly are. Review: This is a book that is totally worth reading! I looked really forward to read it when I first got it, it seemed like an fun story to read. And I couldn't stop reading it when I first started, it was so amazing.